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Han San, Inc.’s $66,000 contribution to Mason Korea reflects CEO Jin Song’s commitment to helping students overcome financial barriers and build bridges between Korea, the U.S., and the world.

Mason Korea welcomed over 200 students, family members, faculty, and staff to its Fall 2025 Convocation, marking the start of a new academic journey for the incoming class.

Mason Korea welcomed 80 students from Incheon to its Songdo campus for a four-day program in AI, robotics, and game design, helping them build future-ready skills through hands-on learning and community partnership.

Ilya Kim (Global Affairs, '23) brought a unique perspective to his studies at George Mason University.

Mason Korea students Dayeon Shin and Taeyeong Kim, mentored by Dr. Dakota McCarty, presented their undergraduate research on “sponge cities” at the prestigious 2025 AESOP annual congress in Istanbul, standing out as some of the only undergraduate presenters among global urban planning scholars.

John Leonard earned his Master of Arts in Public Policy from George Mason University in 2006, specializing in International Commerce & Policy. He began his graduate studies while working at U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and later served in key leadership roles including CBP Attaché in Singapore and Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner. His time at Mason, especially the study abroad programs in Mexico and the UK, greatly shaped his professional growth. Now a Senior Advisor at Kim & Chang, he continues to lead in the field of international trade and is currently learning Korean as a personal goal.

Mason Korea recently hosted a weeklong English training program for Incheon elementary school teachers, with classes taught by Mason faculty and a focus on practical, glocal teaching strategies.

Euvin, a 2017 Global Affairs graduate, currently works as a Field HR Coordinator at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Korea. Her time at Mason Korea shaped her interest in cross-cultural collaboration and global issues. After completing a master’s in International Relations, she pursued a career in humanitarian assistance. She encourages students to stay curious, be patient, and explore diverse paths.

Meet Chiwon Song, a 2021 graduate of GMU Korea who majored in Accounting. He is currently working as a junior consultant at Deloitte Korea. During his time at Mason, he was an active member of the dance club GBounce and cherished performing at campus events. With a strong foundation in both accounting and IT, he now aspires to work at Deloitte U.S., earn a CPA license, and specialize in IP audit.